The Government is under pressure to cut VAT on electric vehicles (EVs) to spur sales amid a deepening crisis over the future of UK car production. Ministers are facing calls from manufacturers to reinstate tax breaks on EV sales,

Britain said on Wednesday it would rethink the rules that force carmakers to produce more electric vehicles after the industry warned that the current plan would lead to factory closures and job losses,

Britain has launched a consultation to review the targets set for carmakers to boost electric car sales, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday, after industry warnings that the rules could force factory closures and job losses.